All our stock is old, original, in excellent order and ready for use. We carry no modern or reproductions. We welcome your telephone calls +44 (0)1488 682317 or by email to hofgartner@belowstairs.co.uk for further information on any of the catalogue items or your other requirements or if you have any difficulties ordering through our system.

4 Prong Hay Fork AT37Original, quality 1920's, blacksmith made wrought iron four tined hay fork with the original ash shaft. The ironwork is impressed for the manufacturer "Spear and Jackson" and has been cleaned and lacquered and the ash shaft cleaned and waxed. Complete and in good order. 60" total length x 9" wide, shaft 1.5" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

Desk Barometer B10Original, quality, late 19th century, aneroid desk barometer, with a frame and stand in brass fashioned as a horse shoe, a hunting horn, a riding crop and a pair of whipple trees. The loop shaped stand is hinged to fold flat for storage. The central barometer has a detailed enamelled dial and "Made in Paris". All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. A most unusual desk barometer. Dial 3.5", toal 10" tall x 8.5" wide, 3.5" front to back when up + 2.5" folded down. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £385.00

Lignum Vitae Chog, 3 available C13Original, quality, late 19th Century, tethering chog turned in lignum vitae, as used to tether single grazing animals i.e. horse, goat or sheep. This would be used with a loose noosed chain or rope to keep the animal from choking. Complete and in good order. Lignum vitae is one of the few, very heavy woods that will not float and is ideal for lathe turning. 3.5" tall and 3.25" diameter. Price is for each. Please state which is required when ordering on-line. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £56.00

Lignum Vitae Chog C10Original, quality, late 19th century, tethering chog turned in lignum vitae, as used to tether single grazing animals i.e. horse, goat or sheep. This would be used with a loose noosed chain or rope to keep the animal from choking. Complete and in good order. Lignum vitae is one of the few, very heavy woods that will not float and is ideal for lathe turning. 3.5" tall and 3.25" diameter. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £56.00

Single Candle Coach Lamp CL70Original, quality late 19th century superb single candle coach lamp with the original bracket. This example is grander than most and would have been used on a Landau or a liveried coach rather than a wagon or gig etc. The two larger shaped bevelled glass panels are separated with three slim panels, each having copper beaded edges. The interior is in nickel plate, as is the candle tube / grip and the decorative most to the top and mount is bleeding through to the copper. The candle holder to the inside is stamped "John and Hen Lowe". All is complete and in good and working order and in superb condition throughout. The black metalwork has been cleaned and repainted and the nickel plated and copper mounts have been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 19" tall, body 6.5" square and 9.5" front to back including mount for bracket. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £250.00

Brass Tack Hook, 11 available CH721Original, quality late 19th century small cast brass tack hooks each with a good shoulder and tapered steel wood threaded screws for mounting. Perfect for the tack room, kitchen dresser or as coat hooks. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good and working order. Backplate 0.5" diam, total thread 1", hook 1" front to back and 1.25" tall. Price is for each.

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Price: £18.00

Copper Coaching Horn in Basket CH2Original, quality late 19th century nickel mounted copper "Tandem" coach or hunt horn, with a brass mouth piece and the original 'willow' basket carry case. The horn is in superb condition with no dents, engraved for the maker "Swaine and Co London" and polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. The basket with hinged lid is near complete but with some caning loose and some missing, otherwise complete and in good and working order and with a good tone to the horn. Horn 30.5" x 3.5" widest, basket 31" x 4.5" Swaine and Co London. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £565.00

Stirrup Night Reflectors H63Original, quality pair of 1920's glass reflectors to be worn on the office stirrup when on the road after dark. The larger clip on reflector has both red and clear and the smaller one is clear only both with chrome plated mounts. All fit easily in the original leather pouch and is complete and in good and working order. Leather pouch 5" x 2.5" x 1.25" and large reflector diam 2". Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £85.00

Leather Side Saddle Stirrup H62 Original, quality late 19th century single leather side saddle stirrup with a steel stirrup frame inside and interesting stamped marks to the underside probably the mark of the harness maker / saddler, great colour and great condition. 5" long + 3.5" + 4.25" tall. Another very similar may well be available ref code: H61. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £75.00

Leather Side Saddle Stirrup H61Original, quality late 19th century single leather side saddle stirrup with a steel stirrup frame inside and interesting stamped marks to the underside probably the mark of the harness maker / saddler. Great colour and great condition. 5" long + 3.5" + 4.25" tall. Another very similar may well be available ref code: H62.

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Price: £75.00

Brass Stable Tethering Rings, 6 available H60Original, quality late 19th century unused all brass stable tethering rings with the original matt gilt finish to the ring and eye. Complete and in good and working order. Total length 4.5", ring 2" exterior and 1.5" interior and thread 2.25". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £45.00

Brass Stable Tethering Ring, 3 available H56Original, quality late 19th century cast brass tethering ring for stables and yards. This super example has a loose ring with a central boss and circular backplate and a good steel threaded bolt for fixing into wood or masonry. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good and working order. Price is for each. Ring 2.5" diam, backplate 3" diam, total 1.5" exposed and 2.75" steel thread. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £75.00

Brass Mounted Heavy Horse Decoration HB159Original, quality circa 1900 / 1920's short leather strap with a top brass buckle, a lower ring and brass studs. This example was a side strap, one of a pair and part of the heavy horse harness worn for Sunday Best. The brass has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order. 17" x 2.25". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

3 Horse Brasses on Martingale HB158Original, quality circa 1900 heavy horse leather martingale with three matching cast brass horse brasses with pierced designs. This example has retained the top brass buckle and the long leather strap. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. Total length including strap 41" as in picture and 3.25" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £135.00

1897 Jubilee Horse Brass HB157Original, quality heavy horse cast brass faceplate issued to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, 60 years on the throne. This super example has the head of Queen Victoria beneath a crown with cut out 'VR' and 1837, 1897 and 'Record Reigh'. The top of the loop is also impressed 'Reign'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 4.25" tall and 3.75" wide.

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Price: £85.00

Crown Horse Brass HB156Original, quality circa 1900, commemorative heavy horse brass faceplate with the crown design to the centre. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" tall x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £34.00

Jubilee Brass Haime Plate HB154Original, quality heavy horse brass haime plate worn across the top of the haimes worn around the collar. This example was issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's 50 years Reign on the Throne of England. This shaped plate has two loops for the leather strap behind and is impressed "Jubilee 1837 - 1887" and has a lead model of The Queen's portrait side view in relief. The lead profile is rather rubbed but is recognisable, and otherwise all is complete and in good order. Has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 6" x 2.75" x 0.75".

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Price: £65.00

Brass Harness Bell HB153Original, quality late 19th century brass harness bell with a rectangular shaped loop to the top and all in the original unpolished patinated finish. This example is impressed "Victoria No 22" and is complete and in good and working order. 2" tall and 1.5" diam. Click on photo for larger view.

Price: £56.00

Brass Harness Bell HB152 Original, quality late 19th century brass harness bell with a rectangular shaped loop to the top, all in the original unpolished patinated finish. Complete and in good and working order. 2.25" tall and 1.5" diam. Click on photo for larger view.

Price: £56.00

Martingale with 3 Heart Horse Brasses HB151Original, quality late 19th century heavy horse leather martingale with three matching pierced horse brasses of multiple heart designs, a brass top buckle, a 'club' brass stud, a small brass plaque engraved with an 'M' and a wrought iron buckle to the lower end. This display harness is all original and the leather is double layered for comfort to the horse. Complete and in good order. Harness 40.05" long and 1.5" wide strap. Brasses 4" x 3.5" each. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £156.00

Boxing Horse Brass HB148Original, quality late 19th century cast brass heavy horse face plate. This very unusual example, the first we have seen, has a good colour to the reverse, a polished front with the detail of a boxer in the boxing ring on grass and the letter P.U.G engraved beneath. These letters are very faint through wear but are just visible. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 3.5" tall and 3" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £85.00

Heavy Horse Brass Face Plate HB147Original, quality late 19th century pressed brass horse brass showing super colour to the reverse and good wear to the top bar. This example has a pierced design detailing for England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the rose, shamrock, thistle and the leek. Polished and lacquered and complete and in good order. 3.75" tall and 3.25" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Horse Brass HB146Original, quality, late 19th century cast brass, heavy horse faceplate with a pierced design. All has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and is complete and in good order. 3.75" tall x 3" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Large Brass Haime Plate HB145Original, quality late 19th century superb thick sheet brass haime plate (we think), with good heart shaped ends and a shaped central plaque for engraving. Haime plates were worn by the heavy horses when wearing Sunday best. If you have any other ideas for this item please make contact. Complete and in good order. 13.5" x 2.5" and 0.75" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £85.00

Brass Haime Plate on Red Leather HB144Original, quality late 19th century cast brass rectangular shaped, heavy horse Haime plate decoration on the original red leather back mount, with the original leather strap. The plate has a scalloped outer edge and has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good order. 6.75" x 2.5" x 1.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £45.00

East Grafton Brass Saddlers Plate HB141Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass, heavy horse decoration. This example, worn on the nose band is detailed "Astle and Norris makers East Grafton". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25 x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £75.00

Horse Brass Swinger, 2 available HB140Original, quality 1920's, plain cast brass disc suspended within a brass loop frame and originally mounted on the harness of a heavy cart / shire horse. This example has been mounted on a square oak block for display. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. Oak block is included. Block 3.5" x 3" x 1", total height 4.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Cirencester Brass Saddler Plate HB139Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass, heavy horse decoration, with the original nuts. This example is detailed "Harmer Maker Cirencester" and with the monogram A most unusual shape and good with the monogram. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. 5" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £75.00

Cirencester Brass Saddler Plate HB138Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass, heavy horse decoration, with the original nuts. This example is detailed "Hayes Late Harmer Cirencester" and with the monogram. A most unusual shape and good with the monogram. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. 4.75" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £75.00

Hereford Brass Saddler Plate HB137Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass, heavy horse decoration. This example is detailed "Walker and Co Maker Hereford". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost, complete and in good order. 4.75" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

Brass Haime Plate HB134Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy horse cast brass 'Haime Plate' decoration. This rectangular example has a scolloped outer edge, a plain polished front and two steel staple loop fittings to take the leather strap, to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 5.75" x 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Brass Noseband Saddlers Plate HB133Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass harness maker's / saddler's noseband nameplate detailing "Joseph Price Maker Reddal Hill". This centrally hinged example has replacement square brass nuts to the reverse with the threaded bars for mounting on the heavy horse head harness. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 5.25" x 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £75.00

Brass Noseband Saddlers Plate HB132Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass harness maker's / saddler's noseband nameplate detailing "W.J.Allard Maker Frome". This hinged example has the original square nut to the reverse, with the threaded bars for mounting to the noseband on a heavy horse head harness. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and all is complete and in good order. 4.25" x 1.75". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

Horse Brass HB130Original, quality, late 19th century, pressed, heavy horse, brass faceplate, with a petal shaped outer edge and with a central design of shamrocks / clover leaves. The whole has a dished shape and all has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £10.00

Queen Victoria Commemorative Horse Brass HB125Original, quality, pressed heavy horse brass faceplate issued in 1901 to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria. Punch engraved to the front "Victoria The Good" and "1819 - 1901" and with a good patination to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4" tall x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £85.00

Horse Brass HB117Original, quality, circa 1900/1920's, heavy horse, pressed brass faceplate with a wavy outer edge with a plain body and raised middle boss. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £12.00

Horse Brass HB116Original, quality, late 19th century, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate,with a wavy outer edge and pierced holes around a star to the centre. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Horse Brass HB115Original, quality 1920's, heavy horse, pressed brass faceplate in the form of an eight sided star, within a crescent form. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 3.75" x 3.25" + 0.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £12.00

Horse Brass HB113Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse pressed brass faceplate, with a pierced design of diamonds, surrounding a central dome. The top loop is a replacement added as an old repair. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £12.00

Horse Brass HB112Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse pressed brass faceplate, with a pierced 'fleur de lisle' design to the centre with axe head forms around. Very similar to another horse brass, reference code HB42. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £20.00

Horse Brass, 2 available HB111Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse pressed brass faceplate, with a pierced design of a large heart to the centre, surrounded by smaller holes. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4" x 3.25". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £10.00

Horse Brass HB109Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse cast brass faceplate, with a pierced design of diamonds, one large to the centre, surrounded by smaller ones. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £10.00

Horse Brass Harness Decoration HB105Original, quality, late 19th century, brass, oval and shaped, cushioned heavy horse harness decoration, engraved with the initals "J I C", for the previous owner. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 2.75" tall x 2.20" widest. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £10.00

Brass Haime Plate HB100Original, quality, late 19th century, heavy horse cast brass 'Haime Plate' decoration. This rectangular example has a scolloped outer edge, a plain polished front and two steel staple loop fittings to take the leather strap to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed if required at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 6" x 1.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

4 Commemorative Brass Martingale HB85Original, quality, superb leather, heavy horse martingale with four commemorative brass faceplates, circa 1900. The two lower brasses were issued after the death of Queen Victoria and are engraved 'Victoria the Good 1819 - 1901' and the two upper brasses were to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 and are engraved 'God Save the King Edward VII'. The leatherwork is in good order throughout and is fitted with two original brass buckles. A stunning set of brasses difficult to better. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. Length as in picture 37" and 3.5" wide. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £350.00

Horse Brass, 3 available HB81Original, quality, circa 1900/20's, pressed heavy horse brass faceplate, pierced with an unusual design. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £10.00

Horse Brass HB75Original, quality, circa 1900, pressed, heavy horse brass face plate. This example is the first we have seen of this pattern with hearts to the outside in a circle and a raised bullseye to the centre. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" high x 3.5" wide and 0.75". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £34.00

Pair of Brass Buckle Covers HB73Pair of original, quality 1920's, pressed, heavy horse brass decorations. These discs of beehive form were used to cover the buckles on the head harness. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 2.75" diameter x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Horse Brass HB58Original, quality, circa 1900/20's, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, pierced with a design of 'clubs' as in the playing cards. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £10.00

Horse Brass, 2 available HB46Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse cast brass faceplate, with pierced design. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 3" diameter. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £20.00

Horse Brass HB44Original, quality, circa 1900, heavy horse brass faceplate, with a heart motif within a centre cut out circle. Some good old scratches to the face and a well worn top loop. The reverse of this cast brass is stamped '183'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 3.5" wide. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £50.00

Horse Brass, 2 available HB42Original, quality, circa 1900, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, with a pierced design forming a central 'fleur de lis'. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and good order. 4" tall x 3.5" wide. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £12.00

1902 Edward VII Horse Brass HB24Original, quality, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, issued to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Punched engraved to the front 'God Save The King Edward VII' and with a good patination to the reverse. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Complete and in good order. 3.5" wide x 4" tall. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £85.00

Horse Brass, 2 available HB16Original, quality, late 19th century, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate, of an unusual design on a wavy edge, over a circle of pierced holes within a petal shaped outer. It has the appearance of several plates applied on top of each other but it is one pressing. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. With a good colour to the reverse, complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Horse Brass, 2 available HB15 Original, quality, late 19th century, pressed, heavy horse brass faceplate of a bossed design, with a circle of pierced holes and a petal shaped outer edge. Not a common design. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Good colour to the reverse and complete and in good order. 4.25" x 3.5". Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £23.00

Pair of 1902 Coronation Horse Brasses HB5Original, quality, heavy horse face piece with pair of brasses engraved Edward VII 1902 and maker's plate 'Keith Maker Sutherland'. 18.5" long. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and in good order. Click on photo for a larger view.

Price: £185.00

Pair of Salisbury Carriage Builders Brass Waggon Hub Caps HC5Pair of original, quality late 19th century heavy cast brass screw on waggon wheel hub caps. These super pair of eight sided brass nuts with a wide flange has an internal thread and are engraved to the top "The Salisbury Carriage Works and Van Builders". 3.5" tall, 5" widest and internal diam 3". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £145.00

Broadheath Brass Waggon Hub Cover HC4Original, quality, late 19th century, cast brass hub cap from the axle of a horse drawn waggon or cart. This example is impressed to the top "J. Clarke Builder Broadheath" for the waggon maker. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost and complete and in good order. 2.75" tall x 3.5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £56.00

Copper Hunt Horn HH24 Original, quality late 19th century copper hunt horn with a nickel rolled rim to the flare and nickel neck and mouthpiece. This good example is engraved for the maker Butler, Haymarket London, The first we have seen. Complete and in good and working order with just a few very minor dents. Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. 9.5" long and 2" widest internal. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £300.00

Swaine and Adeney Copper Hunting Horn HH22Original, quality 1920's copper hunting horn with a nickel mouthpiece, a flared end and engraved details for the maker "Swaine & Adeney London, Proprietors of Kohler & Son Made in England". Polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. Some minor dents otherwise complete and in good and working order with a good loud tone. 9.25" long x 2.25" flared end. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £300.00

Musgraves Harness Rack HR127 Original, quality late 19th century wall mounted cast iron harness rack with two turned teak mounts on an oval shaped backplate with two countersunk screw holes for mounting. These examples were manufactured by "Musgraves of Belfast", although not marked as such and were supplied to the very best stable yards for top properties. Complete and in good and working order. Backplate 5.25" x 2.25" and total 3.75" front to back.

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Price: £95.00

Musgraves Harness Rack HR126Original, quality, late 19th century wall mounted cast iron harness rack with a turned teak top mount and two countersunk screw holes to the backplate. This example was manufactured by 'Musgrave of Belfast', although it is not marked as such and were supplied to the very best stable yards for the top properties. All is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 2.5" tall x 4" wide and total 3.75" front to back. Other harness racks of this quality are often available. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £85.00

Musgraves Cast Iron Harness Rack, 4 available HR125Original, quality, late 19th century wall mounted cast iron harness rack with a turned walnut mount. The backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting, all has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. This fitting was manufactured by 'Musgrave of Belfast', although it is not marked as such. These were supplied to the very best stable yards for the top properties. Backplate 6.75" x 3.75" and 3" front to back. Price is for each. Other similar harness racks may be available. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £95.00

Flat Wall Mounted Hayrack HR123Original, quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron hayrack of a good bellied shaped. These were used for feeding hay etc. to livestock when under cover. Still good for the original purpose but also good for planting up, wall mounted. This example is in the old paint, has three holes for mounting and is complete and in good and working order. 25" tall x 36" wide and 18" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £115.00

Musgraves Cast Iron Saddle Rack HR122Original, quality late 19th century wall mounted cast iron saddle rack with polished teak mounts. This example has retained the original blue paintwork to the metalwork, the woodwork has a good repair to the main tip, and all has been refinished. The underside is embossed for the maker 'Musgraves Patent Belfast', and the backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting. All is now complete and in good and working order. These were supplied to the very best stable yards for top properties. Backplate 12" wide x 9" tall and total 19" front to back. Other similar racks may well be available on request. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £385.00

Musgraves Cast Iron Saddle Rack HR121Original, quality late 19th century wall mounted cast iron saddle rack with polished teak mounts. This example has retained the original red paintwork to the metalwork, the woodwork has a good repair to the main tip, and all has been refinished. The underside is embossed for the maker 'Musgraves Patent Belfast', the backplate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting. All is now complete and in good and working order. These were supplied to the very best stable yards for top properties. Backplate 13" wide x 10" tall and total 19" front to back. Other similar racks may well be available on request. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £385.00

Musgraves Cast Iron Saddle Rack HR119Original, quality late 19th century wall mounted cast iron harness room saddle rack with polished teak mounts. This example has been cleaned the woodwork refinished and the cast iron repainted black. The underside is embossed for the maker "Musgraves of Belfast", and the backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting. A good old repair to the cast iron backplate and one area of the teak has been plugged and now all is complete and in good and working order. Other similar saddle racks may well be available on request. Backplate 13" wide x 10" tall and total 19.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £385.00

Wall Mounted Hayrack HR118Original quality late 19th century blacksmith made wrought iron flat wall mounted hayrack for feeding horses but also ideal for a wall planter. Each side rail has two screw holes for mounting, and the lower bar has two also. One vertical bar is an old replacement, and now all is complete and in good order and in the old paint. 21.5" tall, 31.5" wide and 17.5" front to back at top. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

Musgraves Side Saddle Rack HR114Original, quality, late 19th century, wall mounted cast iron harness room sidesaddle rack, larger than the standard saddle rack. This example has oak mounts with much of the original red paintwork. Although not marked as such, this example was manufactured by Musgraves of Belfast. The backplate has four screw holes for mounting, has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 12.75" x 9.5" and 25.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £500.00

Cast Iron Harness Rack HR113Original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron wall mounted harness rack with polished teak mounts. The ironwork has much of its original red paint and all has been cleaned and lacquered. This example is of Musgraves of Belfast quality, but not marked as such. These were supplied to the best stable yards of the top propoties. This shape is the first we have seen. Complete and in good and working order. Backplate 9" x 5" + 7.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £195.00

Musgrave Cast Iron Harness Racks HR101Original, quality, late 19th century, wall mounted cast iron harness rack with polished teak mounts. This ironwork has retained much of its original red paintwork and has three countersunk screw holes for mounting. The example was manufactured by Musgrave of Belfast and is embossed as such to the underside and were supplied to the very best stable yards of top properties. Complete and in good and working order. 6.5" tall, 13" wide + 7.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £145.00

Musgraves Harness Rack HR97Original, quality, late 19th century, wall mounted, cast iron harness rack with polished teak mounts. The ironwork has been cleaned and refinished in lacquer and has four countersunk screw holes for mounting. This example was manufactured by "Musgraves of Belfast" and is embossed as such to the underside. These were supplied to the very best stable yards for top properties. All is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 7" tall x 8" wide, total 7.5" front to back. Other harness racks of this quality are often available. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £145.00

Musgraves Harness Rack HR95Original, quality, late 19th century, wall mounted, cast iron harness rack with polished teak mounts. The ironwork has retained the original old red paintwork and has four countersunk screw holes for mounting. This example was manufactured by "Musgraves of Belfast" and is embossed to the underside as such and is also painted "D.L.B" for a previous owner. These were supplied to the very best stable yards for top properties. All is complete and in good and working order. Backplate 7" tall x 8" wide, total 7.5" front to back. Other harness racks of this quality are often available. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £145.00

Run of Cast Iron Bridle Racks, 3 available HR78Original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron wall mounted bridle rack with a horseshoe shaped front plate and a brass tack hook to the centre of the backplate. The face to the top has an impressed lozenge shaped registration mark for the year 1864 and the backplate has three countersunk screw holes for mounting. All has been cleaned and lacquered and is complete and in good order. 4" tall x 3.75" wide + 2.25" front to back. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £75.00

Small Cast Iron Corner Hayrack HR77Original, quality, late 19th century, cast iron, wall mounted corner hayrack, for feeding horses, but also ideal for a wall planter. Each side has two mounting lugs, with countersunk screw holes and all is complete and in good and order. 29" wide x 23" tall. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £85.00

Corner Hayrack HR74Original, quality, late 19th century, small cast iron wall mounted corner hayrack, for feeding horses, but also ideal for a wall planter. Each side has two mounting lugs, with countersunk screw holes and all is complete and in good and working order. 22.5" x 32". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £65.00

Musgraves Cast Iron Roof Vent Control HR70Original, quality, mid to late 19th century, cast iron wall mounted plate, with a sliding boss decorated with a lion's mask encircled "Musgraves Patent, Belfast". The plate has four countersunk screw holes for mounting and is embossed "Open" to the top and "Closed" below. This fitting was the control slide to operate roof vents in stables and similar buildings. 'Musgraves' were manufacturers and suppliers of all stable and harness room equipment to the very best stable yards of top properties. Has been cleaned, lacquered and is complete and in good order. Backplate 11.5" x 4.5", total 2.5" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £75.00

Wrought Iron Corner Hayrack HR36Original, quality, 19th century blacksmith made heavy wrought iron wall mounted corner hayrack. Used originally for feeding horses in stables, also ideal for a corner planter. Complete and in good order. 34" wide 33" tall and front to back 11". When fixed to wall 25" tall Click on photo for a larger and other views

Price: £85.00

Harness Makers Tool HT15Original, quality late 19th century harness marker's tool with a rosewood handle and a brass ferrule. Complete and in good and working order. 9" x 1.25".

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Price: £56.00

Harness Markers Tool HT14Original, quality late 19th century harness maker's tool with a turned beech handle and a brass ferrule. Complete and in good and working order. 7" x 1.25".

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Price: £38.00

Harness Makers Single Creasing Iron HT13Original, quality late 19th century harness maker's single creasing iron with a turned beech handle and a brass ferrule. Complete and in good and working order. 6.5" x 1.25".

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Price: £38.00

Dixon Harness Makers Double Creasing Iron HT12Original, quality late 19th century harness maker's double creasing iron with a beech handle, brass ferrule and marked for the maker "J. Dixon and Sons". Complete and in good and working order. 8" x 1.25".

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Price: £45.00

7 Dixon Harness Makers Edge Trimmers HT11Seven matching late 19th century harness maker's "edge trimmers" with matching handles and all marked for the maker J Dixon and Son and numbered. Some with rosewood handles and others in beech. Minor splits to the handles but otherwise all complete and in good and working order and all with brass ferrules. 6" to 8" long and 1.25" widest. Price is for the set.

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Price: £230.00

Child's Side Saddle Safety Stirrup H12Original quality, 19th century, child's steel side saddle safety release stirrup, manufactured by J. Bradbury & Sons. Complete and in good and working order. 6.25" tall. Click on photo for a larger and other views.

Price: £75.00

Safety Release Nickel Stirrup H11Original quality, 1920's, solid nickel horse riding stirrup with a quick release safety action for side saddles. Stamped to the underside 'Never Rust', 'Wheeler' and 'Hawkins'. An unusual stirrup complete and in good and working order. 7" x 6" x 2". Click on photo for larger and other views

Price: £56.00

Harness Makers Tool HT6Original, quality, late 19th century, harness maker's 'single crease' hand tool, with a wrought iron head stamped "2" and "J.Dixon" for the maker and fitted with a turned rosewood handle and brass ferule. Complete and in good and working order. 6.5" x 1". Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £45.00

Horseshoe Copper Entrée Mould, 8 available JM203Original, quality, pressed copper, entrée mould, circa 1900, in the form of a horseshoe. The inside tinned surface is in good order and the exterior has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order. 2" x 1.75" x 1". Price is for each. Smaller examples may well be available reference code JM202. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £36.00

Horseshoe Copper Entrée Mould, 9 available JM202A good run of original, quality, pressed copper, small entrée moulds, circa 1900, in the form of a horseshoe. The inside tinned surface is in good order and the exterior has been polished and lacquered, although the lacquer may be removed at no extra cost. All is complete and in good and working order. 1.75" x 1.5" x 0.75". Price is for each. Larger examples may well be available reference code JM203. Click on photo for larger view.

Price: £30.00

Horse Tooth Rasp VT44Original, quality, late 19th century, blacksmith made horse tooth rasp, with a brass ferule and the original turned beech handle. Complete and in good order. 21.5" x 1.5" widest. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £56.00

Horse Mouth Gag VT42Original, quality, mid to late 19th century, blacksmith made wrought iron horse mouth gag, with a brass wing nut on a threaded rod adjustment. The wooden side covers appear to be in rosewood and does have a few grain splits, otherwise all is complete and in good order. The ironwork has been cleaned and lacquered. 12.5" x 7" x 1.5. Click on photo for larger and other view.

Price: £156.00

Horse Tooth Rasp VT1Original, quality, 19th century, blacksmith made horse tooth rasp with a brass ferrule and an ebony grip. Complete and in good order. 24" x 1.75" widest. Click on photo for a larger view

Price: £60.00

Whip Holder, 3 matching available WR3Original, quality, late 19th century, circular wall mounted whip holder for two coaching or driving whips. The central boss will unscrew to give access to the holes for mounting. This example is turned in teak and is in super condition, complete and in good and working order. 5" diameter x 2" front to back includung boss. Price is for each. Click on photo for larger and other views.

Price: £115.00

Whip Holder WR2Original, quality, late 19th century, circular wall mounted whip holder for two coaching or driving whips. The central boss will unscrew to give access to the holes for mounting. A good repair to the edge and now complete and in good and working order. Unusual to find these in lignum vitae, which is heavy and hard but one of the few woods that with not float. 5.25" diameter x 2.25" front to back. Click on photo for larger and other views.